Financial Analyst

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in South Africa is looking for a Financial Analyst (CA(SA)). This role involves preparing financial models, analyzing production performance, and delivering management reports. Candidates must hold a CA(SA) qualification and have experience in financial analysis within the mining or heavy-industry sectors. Strong Excel skills and analytical ability are essential. Join a company that values its people and offers career development opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) qualification essential.
• Experience in mining, manufacturing, or heavy-industry sectors advantageous.
• Strong exposure to financial analysis, modelling, budgeting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed financial models, forecasts, budgeting reports, and scenario analyses.
• Analyse production performance, cost drivers, and operational data to support strategic decisions.
• Deliver monthly management reporting and present insights to senior stakeholders.
• Support capital projects, feasibility studies, and investment evaluations.
• Identify financial risks, opportunities, and cost optimisation initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to interpret operational data and convert insights into action

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

Join a well-established mining company that plays a key role in South Africas resources sector. As a Financial Analyst (CA(SA)), you will form part of a high-performing finance team, delivering insights that influence operational efficiency, investment decisions, and long-term financial sustainability. This role offers unmatched exposure to cost analysis, production reporting, capital projects, and full operational value-chain involvement, ideal for a CA(SA) eager to advance into a commercially focused career path. Work for a company that invests in its people, offers career development opportunities, and maintains a strong focus on innovation and operational excellence. This is your chance to grow your analytical expertise in a sector that offers true career longevity and impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed financial models, forecasts, budgeting reports, and scenario analyses.
• Analyse production performance, cost drivers, and operational data to support strategic decisions.
• Deliver monthly management reporting and present insights to senior stakeholders.
• Support capital projects, feasibility studies, and investment evaluations.
• Identify financial risks, opportunities, and cost optimisation initiatives.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:

• CA(SA) essential

Experience:

• Experience in mining, manufacturing, or heavy-industry sectors advantageous
• Strong exposure to financial analysis, modelling, budgeting, and reporting
• Experience working with operational teams beneficial

Skills:

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to interpret operational data and convert insights into action

Other:

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, data-driven environment
• Must have strong attention to detail and commercial acumen

Apply now!